Snowdonia Walking Holiday

For the late May bank holiday weekend, we are staying at YHA Conwy on the North Wales coast. Conwy is a World Heritage site thanks to its perfect medieval town walls and its completely preserved castle. The surrounding area is full of mountains, coastal walks, heritage railways and National Trust gardens.
Friday: For those arriving in the afternoon we will lead a tour of the historic town of Conwy. It is a Bastide town, the 14th century town walls creating a fortified town next to one of the finest castles in Britain. The town walls can be walked along including its twelve preserved towers. We will follow the coast to the marina and its diverse collection of pleasure boats and yachts. Fish and chips at riverside pub.
Saturday: We will take the very scenic Conwy Valley railway to Bewts-Y-Coed for activities. We are arranging a 7-mile waterfalls walk through the Snowdonia Hills. Option to hire mountain bikes for a challenging circuit on the Marin Trail. On the way back, if time, we can visit the famous Bodnant Gardens. There is 80 acres of magnificent gardens to explore, with lovely Italianate terraces, formal lawns and magical wooded valley. Rhododendrons should be in full bloom on our visit.
Sunday: Our 9-mile coastal walk takes us to the elegant Victorian resort of Llandudno. We can climb the Great Orme for superb views north to Cumbria and the Isle of Man. We can take a ride on the historic electric tramway and chair lift. Llandudno has two wide sandy beaches with heritage pier and unspoiled late Victorian promenade and architecture. Also, option to travel on the Ffestiniog narrow gauge steam railway. The line follows the rugged hillside climbing to the former slate mining hub of Ffestiniog. Great views from the train carriage across the deep wooded valley.
Monday: We aim to explore the Conwy Castle, including climbing its preserved towers for splendid views to the mountains of Snowdonia. Also, option to hike to Conwy Mountain with a visit to the Roman Fort remains. People can visit Bodnant Gardens if not visited on Saturday. Itineraries might change slightly due to weather.
Refreshments
Hostel offers all meals and packed lunch. Self-catering kitchen at hostel. Pubs and cafes on all walks.
Cost of event is £98 for 3 nights in rooms at hostel. Includes guided walks each day and breakfasts both days.
£10 membership just required for now ( group membership for 12 months giving all day walks free).
To book please rsvp & mail us on meetup@hawog.org.uk , Any questions please send e mail & please do not add comments.